This act [73-22-1 to 73-22-5 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "New Mexico Wind Erosion Act, 1955." To prevent damage to and loss of topsoils essential to the growing of agricultural crops and forage for livestock and to promote the general welfare of the people of the state of New Mexico, this act recognizes that certain prompt and effective preventive measures of an emergency nature must be taken against wind erosion and for such purpose wind erosion districts as herein provided may be established.
History: 1953 Comp., § 45-6-22, enacted by Laws 1955, ch. 241, § 1.
Law reviews. — For note, "Gabaldon v. Sanchez: New Developments in the Law of Nuisance, Negligence and Trespass," see 9 N.M.L. Rev. 367 (1979).
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 73 - Special Districts
Article 22 - Wind Erosion Districts
Section 73-22-1 - Short title; purpose of act.
Section 73-22-2 - Procedure for establishment of countywide erosion districts.
Section 73-22-3 - Notice of election, qualification of electors and conduct of election.
Section 73-22-4 - Governing body of wind erosion district.
Section 73-22-5 - Powers and duties of governing body of wind erosion district.